Things to do in Big Island
Popular picks: Visit Volcanoes National Park · Snorkel at Kealakekua Bay · Explore Waipi'o Valley · Go stargazing at Mauna Kea · Relax on Punalu'u Black Sand Beach · Tour a coffee farm in Kona · Hike the Pololu Valley · Visit Akaka Falls State Park · Discover the historic town of Hilo · Attend a traditional Hawaiian luau · Explore the lava fields · Take a helicopter tour of the island · Visit the Pu'uhonua o Hōnaunau National Historical Park · Kayak along the coast · Whale watching (seasonal)
Kilauea Iki TrailFree4.9Hike through lush rainforest across a dramatic solidified volcanic lava lake
Kona Cloud Forest SanctuaryFree4.9Explore a lush tropical cloud forest sanctuary high on Mount Hualalai
Hapuna Beach State ParkFree4.8A vast white sand paradise ideal for swimming and sunbathing
Hawai'i Tropical Botanical Garden$$4.8A lush rainforest sanctuary featuring tropical plants, waterfalls, and ocean views
Hawaii Volcanoes National ParkFree4.8Explore active volcanoes, dramatic lava landscapes, and rich Hawaiian cultural heritage.
Mauna KeaFree4.8Explore Hawaii’s tallest dormant volcano renowned for stargazing and breathtaking views.
Pololu Valley LookoutFree4.8Dramatic coastal overlook offering sweeping vistas of verdant sea cliffs.
Kaimu Black Sand BeachFree4.7Experience a dramatic black sand shoreline formed by recent lava flows
Makalawena BeachFree4.7Pristine white sand beach accessible via a rugged coastal hike
Puu Waawaa State Recreation AreaFree4.7Hike iconic cinder cone trails for sweeping Big Island ocean views
Akaka Falls State ParkFree4.6Discover lush tropical rainforest trails and dramatic 442-foot waterfall views
Green Sand Beach (Papakolea Beach)Free4.6Discover one of the world's rare green sand beaches in Hawaii
Hilo BayFree4.6A scenic crescent bay along the historic waterfront of downtown Hilo
Mauna Loa ObservatoryFree4.6A world-renowned atmospheric baseline research facility high on Hawaii's active volcano
Old Kona Airport State Recreation AreaFree4.5A historic airstrip turned oceanfront park ideal for sunsets and recreation
Hilo BayfrontFree4.4Scenic coastal shoreline park offering iconic Hilo views and outrigger canoeing
Kohala WaterfallsFree4.4Experience pristine tropical waterfalls in the lush rainforests of North Kohala
Hawaiian Paradise ParkFree4.3A sprawling coastal Big Island neighborhood featuring dramatic volcanic oceanfront cliffs.
Lava Tree State MonumentFree4.3Explore unique volcanic tree molds along a peaceful paved loop trail.
Hamakua CoastFreeA scenic drive featuring lush rainforests, waterfalls, and dramatic ocean cliffs.
Hawaiian BeachesFreeA quiet coastal Puna neighborhood offering dramatic rocky ocean views
Hilo BayFreeA picturesque ocean inlet lined with parks, gardens, and cultural landmarks
Kailua-Kona BeachFreeA scenic coastal spot in Kailua-Kona with tide pools and ocean views
Kalapana Black Sand BeachFreeDramatic black sand coastline born from historic Big Island lava flows.
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